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CRMLS files federal suit against Compass in escalating MLS battle
CRMLS filed the lawsuit one day before a deadline Compass gave the MLS to stop fining agents who publicly market office-exclusive listings.
Real estate CE renewal season: Why live beats online this year
Real estate CE renewal season is here. Instructor Kyle Crawford explains why taking classes in person beats the online version.
A Harvard-trained architect’s AI startup rethinks virtual staging
Harvard-incubated Edensign offers AI virtual staging that covers every angle of a room in seconds. Founder George Zheng says it's a bigger bet on pricing space.
Posting only for homebuyers? You’re missing your real audience
Your competition sees every listing you post, Roxanne Hale writes. Make sure they remember it when their homebuyer asks what's new.
Daniel Dennis returns to HomeServices fold after 16 years
Daniel Dennis has returned to the HomeServices of America network as Long & Foster's new president and CEO.
NYC pied-à-terre tax deadline arrives with judge’s order on hold
New York City owners who received pied-à-terre tax notices must file exemption applications by Tuesday, as the city appeals a judge's order to cancel those notices.
Pumpkin problems: 7 fall staging don’ts that scare homebuyers
While you're embracing the season, home staging expert Lori Matzke writes, make sure the home decor isn't overshadowing what you're really selling: the home.
Big investors return to market — as homebuyers back off
After the passage of the Housing Act, investor activity has rebounded from the first quarter of 2026, with build-to-rent communities offering the most promise.
As rates climb north of 7%, more homebuyers turn to ARMs
More homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages with fixed rates above 7 percent, and ICE estimates some borrowers from 2020 will pay $1,066 more a month when their loans reset next year.
Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal
The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.
Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows
Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn't the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.
Hex appeal: What whimsigoth means for fall listings
Whimsigoth is the rare viral trend that starts with a house. Here is how agents can use it this October, plus what changed at Google, Instagram and Facebook.
This agent hasn’t self-promoted since 2011. Here’s her secret
On this episode, Erin Bradley breaks down how real estate referrals follow impact, not effort, and shares the mindset shift that ends call reluctance for good.
Basis explained: The tax term every listing agent should understand
Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes.
Separation season: The Q4 game plan to set up your best year ever
Finish this year strong while building momentum for 2027 with this detailed plan for lead generation and lead nurturing from Jimmy Burgess.
I signed 30 listings this year. Here’s the email I send before I ever walk through the door
By reaching out to the homeseller before your listing appointment, Krystopher Benyamein writes, you give them a chance to get to know you and the service you provide.
If I needed 24 referrals in the next 12 months, here’s what I’d do
The best referral-based businesses, Jimmy Burgess writes, are built by becoming the type of person people naturally want to introduce to others.
Compass demands MLSs stop ‘weaponizing’ its data for agent recruiting: SCOOP
In a letter obtained by Inman, Compass raised concerns about MLS data supplied to vendors including Courted, BrokerMetrics and Brokerkit.
New-home sales rise, prices fall, Census Bureau finds
Builders sold new homes at a faster pace in August, according to Census estimates. The agency said the 6.4 percent gain in new-home sales was not statistically significant.
Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study
The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.